With the ability to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat almost anywhere on the body, liposuction continues to be among the top cosmetic surgeries in the country. Common treatment areas for liposuction include the stomach, hips, thighs, waist and male chest. The body contouring procedure works by breaking apart fat cells in the treatment site and removing them via suction. For many people, liposuction sounds almost too good to be true. But are the results permanent?
A Long-Lasting Outcome
Countless studies have proven liposuction to be safe and effective, offering people long-lasting, satisfying results. However, liposuction won’t prevent you from gaining weight, so maintaining healthy habits that include a nutritious diet and exercise are key elements to enjoying liposuction’s long-term effects. Simply put, you must expend more calories than you take in to help sustain your outcome.
Keeping the Weight Off
Men and women who’ve achieved their target weight and are able to maintain this weight for several months before their liposuction procedure typically experience the highest rates of satisfaction. This is because they’ve adopted a healthy lifestyle of proper eating and regular exercise, helping to prevent future weight gain.
What Happens to Fat
Once liposuction removes fat cells from the treatment site, those fat cells are gone for good. As long as you maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, the fat will not return to the treated area. However, your remaining fat cells can still expand if you fail to maintain your weight. That’s why it’s important to practice healthy living both before and after getting liposuction.
Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong is a Board-Certified surgeon with an impressive list of academic and professional achievements. He has devoted his practice to providing premier cosmetic surgery care for women and men considering body, breast and facial enhancements. See for yourself why so many Chicagoans choose him.
